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The Pleasure Trap

Hidden Games of Modern Culture (Exploring Marxism, Book 6)

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The Pleasure Trap

By: Maurizio Bisogno
Narrated by: Maurizio Bisogno
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The Pleasure Trap: Hidden Games of Modern Culture unveils the subtle yet powerful forces shaping our desires, behaviors, and identities in today’s entertainment-saturated world. Drawing from the insights of critical theory and modern psychology, this book dives into the "hidden games" of culture, where pleasure is weaponized, creativity commodified, and individuality molded to serve the machine of mass production.

Written for the curious and discerning listener, The Pleasure Trap explores how the entertainment industry promotes a comforting sameness that placates and controls, robbing us of authentic choice. Through sharp analysis and thought-provoking questions, this book encourages a re-examination of what it means to seek pleasure, to entertain, and ultimately, to be free. Whether you’re a media enthusiast, a philosophy lover, or simply someone intrigued by the complexities of modern life, this book is a call to look beyond the screen and recognize the unseen structures that shape us all.

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